Probability and Evidence: (Cambridge Philosophy Classics)
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Paul Horwich (Author)
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In this influential study of central issues in the philosophy of science, Paul Horwich elaborates on an important conception of probability, diagnosing the failure of previous attempts to resolve these issues as stemming from a too-rigid conception of belief. Adopting a Bayesian strategy, he argues for a probabilistic approach, yielding a more complete understanding of the characteristics of scientific reasoning and methodology. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, and including a specially commissioned preface written by Colin Howson, illuminating its enduring importance and relevance to philosophical enquiry, this engaging work has been revived for a new generation of readers. 5 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, unspecified
About the Author
Paul Horwich is Professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is best known for his contributions to the philosophy of science, including a probabilistic account of scientific methodology. His most recent publications include Wittgenstein's Metaphilosophy (2012) and Truth - Meaning - Reality (2010).
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- Contributor: Paul Horwich
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9781316507018
- Number of Pages: 146
- Packaged Dimensions: 152x227x9mm
- Packaged Weight: 230
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 2016-08-26
- Series: Cambridge Philosophy Classics
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Paul Horwich is Professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is best known for his contributions to the philosophy of science, including a probabilistic account of scientific methodology. His most recent publications include Wittgenstein's Metaphilosophy (2012) and Truth - Meaning - Reality (2010).
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